The Docks of New York (1928) Josef von Sternberg, George Bancroft, Betty Compson, Olga Baclanova

October 23, 2018

Bill Roberts works as a stoker on a coal-red barge. It’s dirty, hard work and the men have to put up with a foreman, Andy, who seems to enjoy making their life miserable. When finally off the ship, Bill sees a young woman struggling in the water – apparently trying to commit suicide. He takes her to the Sandbar saloon, the sailors’ hangout. The girl is Mae and Bill takes a shine to her but so does Andy. One thing leads to another and Bill asks her to marry him then and there. They don’t have a marriage ;licence however and despite Bill promising to get one first thing the morning he decides to leave her behind. When she gets into trouble however, Bill steps in.

Also Known As (AKA): Die Docks von New-York, Los muelles de Nueva York, Les damnés de l’océan, I dannati dell’oceano, As Docas de Nova Iorque, Im Hafen von New York

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